What is a guide nipper ? Simms next-generation Guide Nippers combine aerospace-grade aluminum architecture with surgically-sharp jaws for ideal performance with light to heavy mono or fluoro leaders and tippets details include 6061-T6 machined aluminum arms and riveted, stainless-steel cutters. What’s a fishing zinger? What’s a fly fishing zinger? A zinger (sometimes referred to as … Read more
Which fly is the dropper? Nymph flies are one of the most common patterns used on droppers and resemble a sub-surface bug in the larvae stage of development. Nymph flies work well because they are usually relatively small and uncomplicated, and so don’t tangle so easily during casting. Can you use tippet rings with dry … Read more
What is the best knot to tie tippet to leader? When it comes to tying together the tippet and leader lines , which are two lines of a similar diameter, there are two main knots that are commonly used. With a little practice, you’ll be able to use either the double surgeon’s knot or the … Read more
What is a tippet spool ? “Tippet material,” also often referred to simply as “tippet,” comes on spools, and it’s the stuff we use to build leaders from scratch, or to repair or adjust the one we’re using at the moment Tippet material is measured in Xs, as in 3X, 4X, 5X, etc, or in … Read more
A big advantage of a tippet ring is that it will save your main leader from getting shortened Whether using a knotted or knot-less leader, over time your tippet section will get shorter and shorter as you change flies or cut off frayed sections. What is the best size tippet ring for trout? The 2.5mm … Read more
Do you tie tippet to tapered leader ? Yes, tippet is an essential component that needs to be included when tying fishing flies onto the tapered leader attached to the main fly line. Can you use a nail knot for the tippet? Today, it is easier to use a small straw. The nail knot is … Read more
The easiest and fastest knot for attaching the tippet to the leader in all kinds of conditions is the double surgeon ‘s Knot The Double Surgeon’s Knot requires the leader and tippet to be placed side-by-side so they overlap (for about 6”) with ends facing in opposite directions. Do you tie a fly directly to … Read more
The easiest and fastest knot for attaching the tippet to the leader in all kinds of conditions is the double surgeon ‘s Knot The Double Surgeon’s Knot requires the leader and tippet to be placed side-by-side so they overlap (for about 6”) with ends facing in opposite directions. Do you add tippet to a new … Read more
Yes, tippet is an essential component that needs to be included when tying fishing flies onto the tapered leader attached to the main fly line . Can you use a nail knot for the tippet? Today, it is easier to use a small straw. The nail knot is an important fishing knot used to join … Read more
Do you tie tippet to tapered leader ? Yes, tippet is an essential component that needs to be included when tying fishing flies onto the tapered leader attached to the main fly line. Do you tie a fly directly to the leader? Always avoid tying flies directly to the end of the leader You will … Read more